Geologists say nearly all the nation’s 50 critical minerals, used in rechargeable batteries, solar panels and wind turbines, exist in Alaska.
The critical minerals in Alaska include the graphite and cobalt that join lithium and other minerals to make the lithium-ion batteries; the tin and indium used in touchscreen coatings so fingertips control apps; and zinc at Red Dog Mine, one of the world’s largest deposits of the metal,The Red Dog zinc and lead mine port operations are on the shore of the Chuckchi Sea South of Kivalina, seen in 2014.
Conservation groups weren’t on the summit’s agenda, but attended it. They’re concerned that the interest in more domestic minerals could lead to irresponsible mining. They’re calling for stronger mining laws. She said the U.S. should focus on making products more efficient and recycling renewable energy components and materials — also encouraged by tax credits in the law — toUnder the climate law, renewable energy could support the national economy by creating more opportunities in manufacturing,She said the U.S. has a unique opportunity to make up China’s lead in critical minerals. It has the resources, mining experience, and the financial ability to increase mineral production, she said.
Jamey Jones is a geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center. Photographed on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.
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